Metropole Capital Group: The Future Is Now -- Redefining Access to Capital

LOS ANGELES, CA --(Marketwired - August 30, 2016) - The 5th annual Global Alternative Funding Forum is set on November 11, 2016, from 8 AM to 6:30 PM at the Skirball Center, Los Angeles, CA 90049. This exclusive thought-leadership annual gathering with a think-tank theme is known worldwide for bringing together the world class financiers, the most prominent business leaders, private investors, government officials and other top experts and powerful authorities in the field of capital formation for young ventures and emerging growth companies.

"Our one-of-a-kind Forum, with its 360 degree view of innovative financing options for entrepreneurial ventures, continues to be a powerful force worldwide in changing the status quo as we strive in all our efforts to bridge the worlds of alternative and traditional finance to foster entrepreneurship, creativity and innovations," Victoria noted. "We believe that progress happens only through engagement with ALL vital parts of the financial system and are delighted to bring together a truly unique collection of the most influential and forward-looking authorities, 'entrepreneurial-friendly' investors, and leading players in FinTech & capital markets," Victoria continued.

Key topics for discussion 2016 include:

Redefining Securities Distribution through Crowdfinance

Alternative Funding Tools, Access to Liquidity and the Rise of Venture Exchanges

Artificial Intelligence and the Rise of Robotics in Financial Services

The Changing Face of Angel Investors

Venture Capitalists on the Future of Venture Capital

How Blockchain is Transforming Venture Financing Industry

"We are in the early days of a revolution that will make capital markets work again for the growth economy. We have a lot more work to do to bring back the ecosystem that once made the United States equities markets the envy of markets around the world," noted David Weild, the "father" of the JOBS Act, and speaker at the fifth Alternative Global Alternative Funding Forum.

"We're excited and honored to be a part of Metropole Capital's event. The landscape of fundraising has shifted drastically in the past three years, with more access as well as potential pitfalls. There is no better event for founders to understand the business and legal implications of fundraising than this forum," stated Kendrick Nguyen, Co-Founder & CEO at Republic.

There are 40 speakers expected including:

Cromwell Coulson - President, CEO & Director, OTC Markets Group, Inc.

David Weild IV - Founder, Chairman & CEO of Weild & Co; known as the "father" of the JOBS Act